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11 Que no eche raíces en la tierra
    la gente de lengua viperina;
que la calamidad persiga y destruya
    a la gente que practica la violencia.

12 Yo sé que el Señor hace justicia a los pobres
    y defiende el derecho de los necesitados.
13 Ciertamente los justos alabarán tu nombre
    y los íntegros vivirán en tu presencia.

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11 Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

12 I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.

13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.

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11 Let not a slanderer be established in the earth;
Let evil hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

12 I know that the Lord will (A)maintain
The cause of the afflicted,
And justice for the poor.
13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks to Your name;
The upright shall dwell in Your presence.

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11 Let not the slanderer be established in the land;
    let evil hunt down the violent man speedily!

12 I know that the Lord will (A)maintain the cause of the afflicted,
    and (B)will execute justice for the needy.
13 Surely (C)the righteous shall give thanks to your name;
    (D)the upright shall dwell in your presence.

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